Shemla Balti Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
Shemla Balti Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 36 Station Road, Burry Port, SA16 0LP
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Shemla Balti Takeaway sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ← Shemla Balti Takeaway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Shemla Balti Takeaway none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shemla Balti Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Burry Port Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 May 2023 |
| Burry Port Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
| Coasting Pilot Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2018 |
| Caffi Lolfa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Burry Port Memorial Hall Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Cozy Coffee Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2019 |
| Cozy Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Globe Guest House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
Questions about Shemla Balti Takeaway
What is Shemla Balti Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Shemla Balti Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 23 July 2024.
Is Shemla Balti Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Shemla Balti Takeaway last inspected?
Shemla Balti Takeaway was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shemla Balti Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shemla Balti Takeaway compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Shemla Balti Takeaway holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Shemla Balti Takeaway and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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